Temperatures are predicted to hit highs of up to 24C across Nottingham this weekend as a mini heatwave is expected to hit. Plenty of sunshine will also hit the county, but there are warnings of some thunderstorms across the country.
According to the Met Office, current predictions show temperatures should top 24C on Saturday, June 11, Sunday and into Monday, with the possibility of some showers on Sunday. Leading up to the weekend, the weather is still expected to be warm, reaching 18C and 19C.
On its UK long-range forecast for Saturday, June 10 through to Monday, June 19, a Met Office spokesperson said: "To begin the period, generally largely dry, but with some scattered showers and thunderstorms possible towards the south and southwest, potentially spreading further northeast.
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"It will likely remain cloudy at times along northern and eastern coasts, cloud occasionally moving inland, mainly overnight. Winds mostly light or moderate with the potentially for some slightly stronger winds near southern coasts. Temperature generally warm away from cooler eastern coastal counties. Perhaps very warm for some, especially in the south.
"Later in the period uncertainty increases, however the risk of showers or thunderstorms continues, mainly across southern areas of the UK, with northern areas more likely to remain drier. The easterly breeze may ease at times, allowing eastern counties to see a recovery in temperatures. Temperatures generally near to above average."
Here is the current Met Office forecast for Nottingham
Tuesday, June 6: Overcast. Highs of 15C
Wednesday, June 7: Overcast with sunny intervals. Highs of 18C
Thursday, June 8: Overcast, sunny by lunchtime. Highs of 18C
Friday, June 9: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Highs of 19C
Saturday, June 10: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Highs of 24C
Sunday, June 11: Sunny intervals changing to light showers in the afternoon. Highs of 24C
Monday, June 12: Sunny intervals. Highs of 24C
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